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FABULOUS FOLLIES
...and Landscape Curiosities

CLAPHAM CUM NEWBY, West Riding

Aunt Bessie's Grotto                                         SD 751 194       

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The grotto was built in the early 19th century and became a favourite picnic place for Elizabeth Farrer (1853-1937) of Ingleborough Hall, and so became known as Aunt Bessie's Grotto.  



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Seat                         

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A stone seat is near to the Grotto.

Ingleborough Hall Gateway                           SD 746 694  

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The arched gateway is from Ingleborough Hall to the Church of St James.

Ingleborough Hall Icehouse                           SD 747 693   

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The icehouse between the kitchen at Ingleborough Hall and the former stables was built in about 1815. The circular ice well is about 15 yards from the bottom to the ashlar vaulted domed ceiling.

Ingleborough Hall Obelisk                               SD 747 693

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Ingleborough Hall Pavilion                               SD 747 692

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The summerhouse that was on the lawn of Ingleborough Hall is now used as a shed in the neighbouring garden.

Ingleborough Hall Tunnels                            SD 746 694  

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The left hand tunnel, dated 1833, gave access for servants to the former stables and the right one to Ingleborough Hall.

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Ingleborough Hall entrance                             SD 747 693

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The driveway is near to the stables at Ingleborough Hall.
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